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Setting: When and where does this chapter happen?
This one happens in the hotel in Springfield.
Plot: Write a summary (5 to 7 sentences) of what happens in the chapter.
Mrs. G and Jenna are in the hotel. In the morning, Mrs. G's hip starts hurting very badly again; she can't move. Jenna gets a doctor against Mrs. G's wishes. Jenna goes back to the room. Mrs. G is mad at Jenna for not listening to her. Jenna says that "old people" refuse to get help when they're sick. Mrs. G is happy that Jenna takes care of her.
The doctor shows up. The doctor takes her blood pressure.
Characters: What new information do you learn about the main characters (Jenna, Mrs. Gladstone, Alice, Elden, Harry Bender)?
Jenna and Mrs. G have a conflict because Jenna called a doctor even though Mrs. G said not to. Mrs. G stops being bossy toward Jenna because she trusts Jenna now.
Analysis: Why is this chapter important to the story?
It gives us hints that maybe Mrs. G and Jenna's relationship will be like mother and daughter.
Setting: When and where does this chapter happen?
This one happens in the hotel in Springfield.
Plot: Write a summary (5 to 7 sentences) of what happens in the chapter.
Mrs. G and Jenna are in the hotel. In the morning, Mrs. G's hip starts hurting very badly again; she can't move. Jenna gets a doctor against Mrs. G's wishes. Jenna goes back to the room. Mrs. G is mad at Jenna for not listening to her. Jenna says that "old people" refuse to get help when they're sick. Mrs. G is happy that Jenna takes care of her.
The doctor shows up. The doctor takes her blood pressure.
Characters: What new information do you learn about the main characters (Jenna, Mrs. Gladstone, Alice, Elden, Harry Bender)?
Jenna and Mrs. G have a conflict because Jenna called a doctor even though Mrs. G said not to. Mrs. G stops being bossy toward Jenna because she trusts Jenna now.
Analysis: Why is this chapter important to the story?
It gives us hints that maybe Mrs. G and Jenna's relationship will be like mother and daughter.